All things are lawful — yet not all bless,
Not all bring peace or righteousness.
For Christ has freed us, not to stray,
But walk in love’s more excellent way.
Freedom that pleases self is vain,
But liberty that serves shall reign;
For grace that saves also refines —
It molds the heart, renews the mind.
The Race of Faith
Lay every weight and burden down,
The sin that snares, the cares that drown;
Run with endurance, heart aflame,
Fixing your eyes on Jesus’ name.
What slows your soul, though seeming good,
Must yield to what brings holy fruit;
For even gifts can bind or blind,
When God has left our heart or mind.
The Lawful and the Loving
Is it lawful? — Ask in prayer;
Is it helpful? — Seek with care.
Does it edify, or tear apart?
Weigh every choice within your heart.
Freedom is not the flesh’s cry,
But love’s glad right to glorify;
Each act, each word, each thought, each deed,
Must serve the soul and others’ need.
Lessons of the Ancient Days
Lot saw the plain — its rivers fair,
Yet sorrow made his dwelling there;
For sight may shine, but faith must choose
The path that God Himself approves.
Moses struck when anger burned,
And from the promise, blessing turned;
Uzzah reached with zeal untrue,
And learned what reverence must do.
Strength and Wisdom Lost
Samson rose, but strength was gone,
His pride had bound what grace had won;
Solomon sought joy’s endless sea,
And found but dust and vanity.
O soul, be wise — the world is wide,
But wisdom walks where God will guide;
For power fails, and wit decays,
When love and truth no longer stay.
The Edifying Way
Whatever you do, whate’er begun,
Do all to glorify the Son;
Let freedom serve the King of kings,
And lift the weak on mercy’s wings.
Let purpose guard each liberty,
And holiness mark victory;
For freedom’s crown is not self’s cheer,
But Christ made bright, and conscience clear.
The Pilgrim’s Resolve
Cast off the weight, the endless “more,”
That keeps you far from heaven’s door;
Choose what builds faith, not fleeting gain,
Seek joy that time cannot contain.
Live wisely, love purely, endure with grace,
Run steadfastly your sacred race;
For the mature in heart shall say:
“I seek God’s glory — not my way.”
The Final Benediction
O Lord of mercy, just and kind,
Teach freedom’s truth to heart and mind;
Let every act, through love inspired,
Be pure, be gentle, and Spirit-fired.
For You’ve shown what You require:
To walk in justice, mercy’s fire;
And humbly tread where Christ has trod —
In freedom, wisdom, and with God.